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Chemistry Schools in New Mexico

23 students earned Chemistry degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

A Chemistry major is the 45th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in New Mexico

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, a chemistry major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 34.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 43.5%
  • Other Races: 17.4%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in New Mexico

There are 9,120 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a chemistry grad in the state is $87,200, compared to a typical salary of $83,850 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Mexico that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
22,311 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,424.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,227 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $10,428. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,777 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,518.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,686 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,266 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,961. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,278 a year.

Chemistry Careers in NM

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $73,060
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $36,850
Chemistry Professors 8% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $0
Chemists 7% $86,910
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,380
High School Teachers 5% $53,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Geological & Earth Sciences 36
Physics 31
Materials Sciences 8
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5

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